The 54th Annual Candy Cane Parade will light up the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec 5.

Thousands will line the Broadwalk and watch the parade make its way from Scott Street south to Harrison. The theme for this year’s event is “Bells and Bows on the Broadwalk.”

Free public shuttles will be offered from the Fred Lippman Multipurpose Center, 2030 Polk St., to Johnson Street and A1A from 5 to 11 p.m. Downtown parking rates apply. Complimentary bleacher seating is available at most street ends abutting the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk from Garfield to Polk street.

For parade information, call 954-921-3404.

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Residents can lend a hand to the Hollywood Lakes Civic Association by beautifying the neighborhood through trash collection.

With each trash bag collected, the neighborhood association earns $5 toward its association fund.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Volunteers will meet at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St.

For more information, call 954-921-3020.

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A business development workshop is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

The topic of the free workshop is "Human Resources."

Call 954-921-3388.

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The Hollywood West Concert Series continues from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28.

The Vintage Rock Project, a classic rock band, is set to perform at the Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St.

For more information about this free event, call 954-967-4235.

To watch "Living on a Prayer," a classic rock hit, click on the video below.

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The American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants recently had a networking event at Vino Wine Bar in Hollywood.

Their “Pearls of Wisdom” event offered advice on women’s personal and financial challenges and raised $1,000 for the Florida Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

More than 40 professional women were in attendance.

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The city of Hollywood is seeking a college intern for its intergovernmental affairs department.

The selected candidate will work on documenting and researching the city’s green practices and initiatives for the Florida Green Building Certification application.

Candidates should be at least 18 and majoring in urban planning, engineering or environmental studies.

For more information, call 954-921-3020.

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Job seekers are invited to an open house orientation session to learn about the Job Empowerment Program, available employment opportunities and how to apply.

Open house orientation sessions will be available at the Hallandale Beach Cultural Center, 410 SE Third St., on the following dates:

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 9-11 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 7, 9-11 a.m.

For more information, call 954-625-2570.

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Hallandale Beach is hosting a community food drive through Nov. 23.

The following parks are accepting donations of non-perishable food items and canned goods:

Peter Bluesten Park, 501 SE First Ave.
Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center, 410 SE Third St.
Golden Isles Tennis Complex, Egret Drive and Layne Boulevard
Ingalls Park, 735 SW First St.
Johnson Park, 900 NW Eighth Ave.

For more information, call 954-457-1452.

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Hallandale Beach's Human Services Department is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon later this month.

The event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Austin Hepburn Center, 750 NW Eighth Ave. RSVP by Nov. 23.

Call 954-457-1460.

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The Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center is planning its third annual Turkey Trot, set for 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.

The 5K run benefits those in need for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The cost for registration is 5 pounds of canned or dry goods for YMCA members and $10 plus 5 pounds of canned or dry goods for nonmembers.

The YMCA is at 3161 Taft St. For more information, call 954-989-9622.

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Broward County, in partnership with the city of Hollywood, is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Drop-Off-Event next month.

Items will be collected from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St.

Broward residents may drop off household hazardous waste and electronics for free, such as paint, motor oil, pesticides, cell phones, household cleaners, lawn and pool chemicals, mercury thermometers, televisions, computers, monitors, CFL bulbs, auto batteries, and more.

Proof of Broward residency is required.

For more information, call 954-765-4999.

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Do you need to renew, replace or obtain a duplicate of your Florida driver's license or state ID?

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will be available to help you with that from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

For more information, call 561-797-3608.

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Hallandale Beach is having its Veterans Day Salute on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and is inviting everyone to come out and honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces.

Program schedule includes:

9 a.m. -- Placement of flags at the Hallandale Beach Cemetery, 801 NW Sixth Ave.

10 a.m. -- Coffee at the Cultural Community Center, 401 SE Third St.

11 a.m. -- Ceremony at the Cultural Community Center and the Veterans Monument, 400 S. Federal Highway

For more information or to participate in the ceremony, call 954-457-1452.

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A business development workshop is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

The topic of the free workshop is "Get Some Press."

Call 954-921-3388.

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West Park will host a Thanksgiving feeding for needy residents.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Mary Saunders Park, 4750 SW 21st St.

For more information, call 954-989-2688.

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On Friday, a benefit car wash hosted by Vice Mayor William Julian raised more than $3,200 for Michael Brewer.

Brewer is the teenager who was attacked and burned in Deerfield Beach by fellow students.

The Kiwanis Club, several city departments and the Hallandale High Academy Ambassadors also helped wash cars.

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